CPSC2017-05-25
Extech Recalls Digital Clamp Meters Due to Electrocution Hazard
FLIR Commercial Systems Inc., of Goleta, Calif., owner of Extech
Hazard
The meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is low or off, posing an electrocution hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.
Sold at
Grainger, Platt Electric Supply stores and industrial and electrical distributors and wholesalers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from January 2016 through April 2017 for between $110 and $230.
Affected count
1,700 (in addition, about 20 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Extech received two reports of clamp meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Digital clamp meters
Consumer contact
Extech toll-free at 855-239-8324 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at meter.recall@extech.com, or online at www.extech.com and click on Safety Notices at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Extech-Recalls-Digital-Clamp-MetersDon't want to check this manually?
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